Be scared, be very scared. These things cost a lot to maintain. We pay it because we love the bike. Your coming off a Nighthawk which had, I believe, had 24K service intervals on the valves and no personality. On a duc that's 4 valve checks and 2 sets of belts. My guess is 3K in maintenance at least ...

one is cool and one looks cool

listen to your heart.

Of all the bikes I have owned, this is the least happy in heavy traffic.

split lanes - yes I know it's illegal but it works. I do it all the time.